SJSU and USU officially in MW

[MrTitleist]

Here's an article of Craig Thompson's conference call.
http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/05/04/bmurphy/utah_state_san_jose_state_join_mountain_west

 

[J-Rod]

Potential....that's what they bring. Untapped potential, but at least the capabilities are there.

Before Wyoming ever goes to back to Logan to play USU, they need to make sure that turf is upgraded. Not saying that's the only reason for that 63-19 loss, but a lot of traveling schools have complained about that awful playing surface.

 

[WyoExpat]

I like USU--a lot.

On the other hand, I do not think SJSU has potential, regardless of how many people take a few courses there while crying in their beer because they didn't get into/could not afford Standord or Cal-Berkley.

Even worse, I think that SJSU is simply a repeat of the mistake we made with the WAC-16. Tulsa and SJSU were the worst of the invites the first time around and now we are going back to the same dry well. We know that SJSU did not work, does not work and will not ever work. Their athletic future is more similar to Cal State-Fullerton than it is to Cal-Berkley or even SDSU.

 

[AGGZILLA]

Aggie fan here... no worries, J-Rod.. we're getting rid of the old field turf and installing a new surface for the upcoming season.

 

[J-Rod]

Aggie fan here... no worries, J-Rod.. we're getting rid of the old field turf and installing a new surface for the upcoming season.

Awesome, good to hear. Welcome to the board! The MWC is lucky to have Utah State. Hoping Coach Anderson continues to stick around at USU. If last year was any indication of whats ahead, Utah State could be a contender annually in this conference going forward.

BTW, the ending of that Auburn game last year was the flukiest thing I've ever seen in a football game.

 

[BJC]

They dominated the whole game.....then blew it. I was impressed with their linemen on both sides of the ball.